How To Tie The “Knot With No Name” [Mono To Leader Knot]
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Fishing Knots, Mono to Leader
The Knot With No Name
One of the stronger mono-to-leader connections out there is a knot that I’m not sure has a name, so we simply dubbed it the “Knot With No Name”.
Since it’s so easy to tie while also being extremely strong, this is a MUST-KNOW knot for anglers who use mono lines and need to connect to stronger mono/fluoro leaders.
It actually is the combination of two different strong knots (the Perfection Loop and the Orvis Knot) to create a sleek and strong mono-to-leader connection.
This knot is great for a few different reasons. I really like it because it is:
- Easy to tie
- Very strong
- Great for lines of very different diameters
In this article, I show you the step-by-step process to tie the Knot With No Name. You can also see a video tutorial on how to tie this knot in the article.
Note: If you know a name for this mono to leader connection, please let us know using the comment section below.
How To Tie The Knot With No Name
The Knot With No Name is a combination of the Perfection Loop and the Orvis Knot.
In this section, we show you how to use these two knots to make the Knot With No Name using two pieces of mono line.
Step 1: Tie A Perfection Loop At The Tag End Of Your Leader Line
Tie a Perfection Loop at the tag end of your leader line. You will attach this end to your mono mainline in later steps.
Click here to see a tutorial on how to tie the Perfection Loop
Step 2: Cut The Tag End Of The Perfection Loop
Cut the tag end of the Perfection Loop with scissors.
Step 3: Thread The Tag End Of Your Mainline Through The Perfection Loop
Take the tag end of your mono mainline and thread it through the Perfection Loop you made in the previous step. The Perfection Loop serves as the eye of a hook or lure for the next knot.
Step 4: Tie An Orvis Knot To The Perfection Loop Using The Mainline
With the mainline, tie an Orvis Knot to the Perfection Loop.
Click here to see a tutorial on how to tie the Orvis Knot
Step 5: Cut The Tag End Of Your Orvis Knot
Cut the tag end of your Orvis Knot with scissors. Your Knot With No Name is complete.
The Knot With No Name Video Tutorial
This video shows you the entire process it takes to tie the Knot With No Name using mono lines.
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Conclusion
The Knot With No Name combines two great knots to make one powerful line-to-line connection.
When it comes to strength for mono-to-mono connections, the Surgeon’s Knot comes out on top, but the Knot With No Name is a close second.
If you want to see the full knot rankings list, then check out our guide to the strongest fishing knots of all time.
If you have any questions or comments about this knot, let us know in the comments section below.
Tight Lines!
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Hey Luke, I know this discussion goes a long way back but I actually use the No Name Knot for my loop knot directly to my Fly. It is the fastest knot I know and I have caught 30+” Snook on it and it hasn’t failed me yet.
I didn’t realize that the No Name Knot could be used to tie directly to a fly. Could you please describe the main steps so that I can make sure that I’m not thinking of a different knot?
Hi Luke,
Back in my freshwater/trout stream/fly fishing days I was shown and used the perfection loop. All connections had a loop. there was a loop on the end of the fly line that was installed at the shop, followed by the loop that was pre-tied on each end of the tapered leader, and I would tie the perfection loop on my small leader for the final loop to loop connection. I don’t know how the strength compares with the perfection to orvis but I did pretty good with it using 2# line.
Another great video!
I learned the Perfection Loop from fly fishing too. The reason I switched from the loop to loop is because the perfection loop is weaker than the Orvis knot. So it made sense to tie the Orvis knot with the weaker line (increases the overall line strength).
Looks bulky to go through the rod runners. The fg is the best. And I have a great tool to tie it. Would be more than happy to send you one to try. Check it out http://www.fgwizz.com.au
Yes, for a braid mainline to mono/fluoro leader connection, the FG knot is extremely good. But it’s not good for connecting a mono/fluoro mainline to a mono/fluoro leader.
The knot shown in this post is specifically designed for connecting a mono/fluoro mainline to a mono/fluoro leader.
Sounds and looks like a good knot I just don’t understand why you would use it considering you have said in many scenarios that the fg knot is the best of the best good Lord you must tie at least 20 different knots because you always seem to be describing how to tie a different knot I like to stick with what works and I use 2 different and sometimes on a rare occasion use 3 knots for inshore and freshwater bass fishing and they never fail me to me learning to tie a whole bunch of knots confuses things but hey to each his own thanks for all you guys do????
Sorry about the confusion Steven. The FG knot is only for connecting a braid mainline to mono/fluoro leader, and it is by far my #1 choice for that specific need. This is my favorite knot for connecting a monofilament main line to a mono/fluoro leader (the FG should not be used for mono to mono connections… it requires the thinner line to be braid).
Would love to see the mono to wire without swivel knot. Think it an Albright but not sure. Mainly for use when throwing a jig when the Spanish are in town.
Luke I was watching you tie the perfection knot and it looks to me like just a different way to tie the Canoe Man knot, or vice versa. Am I missing something?
Also this knot looks like a good shock absorber type of knot for large fish like tarpon if you tie the loop long enough. I’ll have to try it out.
The Perfection Loop is extremely close to the Canoe Man knot… the difference is that the Perfection Loop knot has the 3rd loop that simply slides in between the first two while the Canoe Man knot requires that the tag end of the tag gets threaded through the 2nd loop after it gets pushed through the 1st loop.
Long story short, the perfection loop is easier to tie without a lure on the line (which is what we need for this line to line scenario) while the canoe man knot is easier to tie with the lure in the loop.
As for strength, I have definitely caught my biggest tarpon ever using this Perfection Loop to Orvis knot combo to connect a 20 lb mono to a 60 lb leader. So it is one of my most trusted mono to leader knots.
Makes since, thanks for taking the time to explain!
Does the open loop get snagged? Where are locations or surfaces to use this knot?
I have not had any issues with the loop getting snagged. The application to use this knot is whenever in need of connecting a monofilament mainline to a stronger/thicker mono/fluoro leader.